Patio Gardening: Stage One, planning process

I am in full denial about it still being winter and am already planning my patio garden as if we need it by next week. I am in the first stage which is planning. I have no plot of land to dream with…but that has not stopped me from thinking about succulent gardens, Emma’s own potted garden, growing vegetables, small table for evening meals as well as a place to sit and read a book.

Here is what I have in mind for the suculent garden.

Doesn’t this look incredibly peaceful?! Perfect for a corner. I can see a possible water feature next to it with a bench where you can get lost in a book?

Here is my idea for our pallet garden-which I’m planting a myriad of colored flowers. 

(and you can believe there will be many DIY posts covering all my projects!)

http://lifeonthebalcony.com/how-to-turn-a-pallet-into-a-garden/

What things are you looking forward to doing around you to allow for a peaceful space?